Job Description
About Role:
We seek an
experienced and results-driven Business
Development Manager to lead strategic expansion efforts, manage key
customer relationships, and drive sustainable volume growth across various
channels. This role is critical in identifying new market opportunities,
growing our retail footprint, and executing high-impact sales strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, develop, and close
new business opportunities in modern trade, general trade, and
non-traditional channels.
- Build and manage strong
relationships with key accounts, distributors, and retail partners.
- Analyze market trends,
competitor activity, and customer data to inform commercial strategies and
promotional planning.
- Lead negotiations and manage
trade terms to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Develop and execute tailored
business development plans per channel, region, and customer segment.
- Collaborate with
cross-functional teams (marketing, supply chain, finance) to align sales
goals with brand strategies and operational capabilities.
- Monitor and evaluate
performance of trade promotions, activations, and new product launches.
- Prepare and present regular
sales performance reports and business reviews to leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business
Administration, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
- Minimum 3-5 years of
experience in business development, key account management, or trade
marketing preferably within the FMCG or beverage industry.
- Strong negotiation,
communication, and presentation skills.
- Proven track record in
building and scaling customer partnerships and growing category shares.
- Deep understanding of retail
dynamics, pricing structures, and consumer buying behavior.
- Proficiency in Microsoft
Office; familiarity with CRM tools and data analytics platforms is an
advantage.
Work
Setup:
Shift:
Dayshift
Setup:
Onsite
Location: Makati City
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